For 45 years now, people have accused me of being an extrovert. I suppose they have their proof: I have no problem with public speaking, I am friendly and outgoing (boisterous, even, on occasion), I make friends easily, I talk a lot…the list goes on and on.
It’s a lie. I am an introvert, through and through.
The disparity comes from people’s lack of understanding what the real difference between and extrovert and an introvert really is: how we recharge, how we refuel, what calms us when we’re stressed, and what stresses us.
Extroverts recharge with other people. Introverts recharge alone.
Someone tweeted this today, and I was like – YES! That’s IT! So, this is for you, my introverted friends, who’ve been so misunderstood, and also for you, my extroverted friends – it’s not that I don’t love you, I just need to be left the hell alone sometimes!!
I am in the same boat as you, my friend. Introvert to the core, through and through. And the first time you told me this, I was shocked. But the more I thought about it, the more I could see you being an introvert as well. 🙂
Yeah, LOL, I remember you trying to argue me out of it.
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Wow, sounds like you wrote this post about me. We are birds with similar feathers Suze. Many people see me as my Giggle persona but in reality I like my quiet time, I NEED my quiet time and when I am with extroverts in public I often withdraw. I do not require being the center of attention although, like you, I am not afraid to speak in public and I make friends easily. Thanks for keeping it real!
Girl – I had you pegged long ago. 🙂 I think I’m glad, though, that I’m this way…that recharging is something I accomplish by myself. Of course, as you know…recharging in THIS house is many times a challenge. But hey – I can always (and often do) put myself on time-out in my room. LOL
.-= Suzanne´s last blog ..Yes, I REALLY AM an Introvert =-.